Antibiotics: Use and Misuse

Just about everyone knows antibiotics have revolutionised treatment for infections and how previously fatal diseases can now be successfully cured. The story behind Fleming’s discovery of penicillin has become a medical legend, rated alongside Jenner’s development of the first vaccine against smallpox.

Choosing a Dog

How do you choose the right dog? All puppies are cute, cuddly and irresistible and so are the softest-sell in the world. Go for a casual look-see and you’ll be putting down a deposit before you know it. So be selective, do some homework and only visit a litter of the right breed. The same applies if it’s a rescued dog. So what’s the right breed for you?

When Vet’s Pets Get Ill

We recently celebrated my wife’s 40th birthday (it’s mine later this year) and got sent a beautiful bunch of flowers which contained several lilies. Knowing that certain types of lilies are toxic to cats and as many of you will know from previous articles that I have a cat, I suggested we throw out the lilies to be safe. My wife felt this was ungrateful and we compromised

Christmas Hours

During the festive period we are closed, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Normal hours are resumed from 27th to 30th December, and from Tuesday 2nd of January onwards. We will continue to operate an out of hours emergency service throughout this period.

Open House

Our Nurses had put together demonstrations in the laboratory showing what we can test in house from blood to parasites. They also displayed our digital x-ray machines and provided talks on dentistry. One of our Vets discussed how anaesthesia and surgery works in our practice

Open Day | 142 Preston Road

Thank you to all those that attended our Open Day. It was a great pleasure to welcome you in for a behind the scenes tour. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did! While it was very busy, if you have any remaining questions please don’t hesitate to call our Yeovil reception team who will be more than happy to help.

Dark Days and Long Nights

The dark days and long nights have begun and so many of you will be walking dogs by torchlight. Reflective collars and vests are really useful to keep track of dogs off the lead. Cats all want to be out in the dark but they get dazzled by car headlights so badly that it disorientates them, making them vulnerable to collisions.

Autumnal Dangers

Many consider Autumn to be the perfect time to own a dog. The weather is neither too hot or cold and ideal for outdoor pursuits such as dog walking. The crisp clear days are only improved as the leaves change colour and start to drop. There are a few precautions worth considering.

Pet Vaccinations: Are Your Pets Protected?

This month I am unashamedly going to preach the benefits of vaccination again. I think with all the discussion regarding vaccinations currently in the press, let alone social media, it is worth remembering what we are actually trying to achieve with a vaccination

Summertime With Pets

Throwing a stick for your dog may seem one of life’s simple pleasures, however the damage a stick can cause is potentially life threatening. They either catch on their end and stand up like a javelin causing dogs to impale themselves or can cause wounds…